The secretary of the Department of Tourism sees a possible increase in North Luzon's tourism sector as tourists and investors are more inclined to visit the country.
Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss emphasized the cultural similarities between the Philippines and Israel, which encouraged more Israeli people to visit the country.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation introduced a virtual portal that can summarize information on international travel corresponding to safe travel during the pandemic.
During the 29th World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony, the Philippines was awarded as this year's World's Leading Dive Destination and the World's Leading Beach Destination, among other countries.
The Department of Tourism disclosed that the country's tourism gained PHP100 billion, with at least 2 million recorded travelers this year amid the pandemic.
Different personnel from tourism-related establishments from Albay were deployed for training on customer service efficiency due to the town's rising tourism industry.
The Department of Tourism recorded a vast contribution from Palawan to the tourists in the Mimaropa region, obtaining 65% of the total number of travelers before the year ends.